Before a new bathroom is truly usable, there are some additional accessories needed to truly make the space functional and convenient. It doesn’t hurt to choose products to match the more permanent color palette of the room either. In this post, I’ll briefly go over the reasons for my personal choices. I’ve always been a… [Continue Reading]

The vanity was the most straightforward part of the crash but there were still some minor obstacles to overcome and some stumbles along the way. The plan was simple enough. The old cabinets, counters, sinks, fixtures, mirror and lights would be replaced one to one. The original cabinets are standard for the era, 21.5″ deep… [Continue Reading]

The shower is the single biggest time suck of the entire project for the exact reasons you’d expect. The hidden stuff is done first (plumbing, framing), then the sub-surfaces (drywall, waterproof membrane), then the finishes (tile, grout, sealer, fixtures, etc). Due to the many layers of material that had to cure or dry, much time… [Continue Reading]

There’s this trick when it comes to tight spaces. If you don’t have the length or width, a room can always feel bigger by using height. This was my plan with this small space. Not only would I increase the height of the ceiling for an actual physical effect, but I’d also tile all the… [Continue Reading]

You’d think this was the fun part. This is the part the home improvement shows insist you never pay anyone else to do. This is supposed to be therapeutic and easy. After all, there’s not real skill involved in demolition. All you have to do is not break anything you meant to keep. Well, things… [Continue Reading]

Reasons for a remodel are as varied as the people taking them on. I had been putting mine off for quite some time, years in fact. Given the state of the economy and the uncertainty of job security, the other two bathrooms in my humble abode have always been occupied. There are several reasons why… [Continue Reading]